VSS:ARCA-Vanguard FTSE All-Wld ex-US SmCp Idx

ETF | Foreign Small/Mid Blend | NYSE Arca

Last Closing

USD 99.89

Change

+0.77 (+0.78)%

Market Cap

USD 2.62B

Volume

0.59M

Analyst Target

N/A
Analyst Rating

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ducovest Verdict

Verdict

About

The investment seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of stocks of international small-cap companies. The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Global Small Cap ex US Index, a float-adjusted, market-capitalization-weighted index designed to measure equity market performance of international small-capitalization stocks. The index included 3,321 stocks of companies located in 43 countries, including both developed and emerging markets.

Inception Date: 02/04/2009

Primary Benchmark: FTSE Gbl SmallCap Ex US TR USD

Primary Index: MSCI ACWI Ex USA NR USD

Gross Expense Ratio: 0.17%

Management Expense Ratio: 0.12 %

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Assets

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Top Sectors

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Top Regions

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Share Volume

Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2019-01-18 )

Largest Industry Peers for Foreign Small/Mid Blend

Symbol Name Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
SCHC Schwab International Small-Cap.. 0.12 %

-0.04 (-0.12%)

USD 4.03B
FNDC Schwab Fundamental Internation.. 0.39 %

-0.06 (-0.18%)

USD 3.25B
GWX SPDR® S&P International Small.. 0.40 %

-0.10 (-0.32%)

USD 0.64B
ISCF iShares MSCI Intl Small-Cap Mu.. 0.40 %

-0.11 (-0.35%)

USD 0.56B
HSCZ iShares Currency Hedged MSCI E.. 0.03 %

-0.06 (-0.20%)

USD 0.12B

ETFs Containing VSS

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Foreign Small/Mid Blend) Market Performance vs. Exchange (NYSE Arca)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 5.50% 29% F 41% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 5.50% 29% F 40% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -19.05% 33% F 24% F
Dividend Return 2.15% 75% C 40% F
Total Return -16.90% 67% D+ 23% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -3.53% 50% F 43% F
Dividend Return 13.32% 100% F 46% F
Total Return 9.78% 75% C 38% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 2.58% 33% F 58% F
Dividend Return 5.33% 50% F 51% F
Total Return 2.76% 100% F 54% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 12.48% 33% F 58% F
Risk Adjusted Return 42.73% 33% F 52% F
Market Capitalization 2.62B 100% F 79% B-

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.